Crest Highís Ryan Hillman finished first in the shot put at the 3A West regional track and field meet on Saturday, with six other individuals and a relay from Cleveland County joining him as state qualifiers.

Hillman won the shot put with a 48-9.50, and Kings Mountainís Graham Keeter was third with a 44-0.50.

Burns' Valerie Walker took second in the 800 meters (2:30.18).

Burnsí Rebecca Benfield reached state in the shot put (33-1) and discus throw (91-8), finishing fourth in both events.